Over 40k for a "performance car" with slightly over 200hp. Don't get me wrong, it's sick looking, and I'm sure it drives well, but a GTI which is way quicker costs 6k less. This thing is approaching new Golf R territory. Very good overview though
But is it as much fun to drive ? I’ve owned lots of cars with more power than a Mini but I always go back to Minis because they make you smile everytime you drive them . 😊
On a car this weight 200hp is a lot honestly but i do agree it is not worth that price mark. Cooper S is 6k cheaper and with a tune it gets about the same performance of a JCW. You pretty much pay for the right to say you own a real jcw lol.
Thanks for the review ! what about compare it to the older models? (2019 like) In the past models there was a special remote for open/close the exhaust sound - what about in this model?
Yeah this seems to be more about the quirks and funky style, while still offering good performance. The VW might offer more performance for the dollar. But the Mini brand offers something unique for the right buyer
The f56 last gen just looks so much better than this. Interior and exterior. Not to mention the extra weight this brings, plus the more complex infotainment system.. Why does everything need to be in the touch screen??
This has a lot more torque though to make up for the slight increase in weight. I think it's a much better platform, but just depends on what you like.
Huge downgrade over the F56, what was BMW thinking!? I'll 100% be taking my money to Mazda to pick up a Miata when I sell mine, you will never catch me in whatever this is. Not to mention on the performance side this thing doesn't weigh to far off a bigger sedan like the Hyundai Sonata. How did they manage to up the weight by 300 pounds while removing all the interior quality's?
front and rear look change - ok. Interior change is a huge downgrade. It was gorgeous in F56, even with led gauge and manual seat adjustment. But hey, they took off 4 piston brakes, made a car almost 200kg heavier, more expensive with absolutely empty and cloth interior which is like a dustholder and less durable? what? why? Sort of regressing marketing i think. Want to make it better - give it a stick shift and improve reliability ( less plastic engine parts, better seals, better cooling ). Want to make it cheaper in production and more expensive for a customer - do.. oh, wait, you already did it.
Such a fun ride! Makes every day a holiday, for real.
Yeah these are pretty cool!
Love the new modern design of Mini. 👍🔥👌
Glad you like it!
Over 40k for a "performance car" with slightly over 200hp. Don't get me wrong, it's sick looking, and I'm sure it drives well, but a GTI which is way quicker costs 6k less. This thing is approaching new Golf R territory. Very good overview though
Yeah, wild to see!
But is it as much fun to drive ? I’ve owned lots of cars with more power than a Mini but I always go back to Minis because they make you smile everytime you drive them . 😊
F66 has same unburstable B48 4 cyl engine as the F56.
BMW make reliable performance engines. VAG - no comment.
On a car this weight 200hp is a lot honestly but i do agree it is not worth that price mark. Cooper S is 6k cheaper and with a tune it gets about the same performance of a JCW. You pretty much pay for the right to say you own a real jcw lol.
@@bigfarma6757 that is a good point! They are fun!
need to make more jcw gp3 cars
that would be cool!
love the jcw hate the central console
I don't think that design will ever change.
Thanks for the review ! what about compare it to the older models? (2019 like)
In the past models there was a special remote for open/close the exhaust sound - what about in this model?
I made a comparison! It went up same day!
Never had a mini before, does Mini use acoustic glass? Curious about the noise when it rains heavily
I don't think they use that kind of glass, but heavy rain will be loud on most vehicles to be honest.
A GTI does 5.6 for 8,000 less. I hope it's in the low 5's/high 4's. Don't get me started on the VW R :/
Yeah this seems to be more about the quirks and funky style, while still offering good performance. The VW might offer more performance for the dollar. But the Mini brand offers something unique for the right buyer
15 hours ago? I'm early 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks for checking out the video!
Cute
Yeah it is a Mini lol
The f56 last gen just looks so much better than this. Interior and exterior. Not to mention the extra weight this brings, plus the more complex infotainment system.. Why does everything need to be in the touch screen??
I am fortunate to own a F56 Cooper s Sport manual. 😊.
This has a lot more torque though to make up for the slight increase in weight. I think it's a much better platform, but just depends on what you like.
Glad you enjoy it!
Huge downgrade over the F56, what was BMW thinking!? I'll 100% be taking my money to Mazda to pick up a Miata when I sell mine, you will never catch me in whatever this is. Not to mention on the performance side this thing doesn't weigh to far off a bigger sedan like the Hyundai Sonata. How did they manage to up the weight by 300 pounds while removing all the interior quality's?
I like this much better than the previous model, I made a comparison between the two, and this is so much nicer, but just a personal preference.
This might be an instance where the b48 is probable more reliable than the vw ea888. Someone more knowledgeable about the platforms can chime in.
B48 is a pretty solid engine
@@BrosFOURRSpeedhave you driven the 228i. How does it compare to the jcw in powertrain & driving dynamics
front and rear look change - ok.
Interior change is a huge downgrade. It was gorgeous in F56, even with led gauge and manual seat adjustment. But hey, they took off 4 piston brakes, made a car almost 200kg heavier, more expensive with absolutely empty and cloth interior which is like a dustholder and less durable? what? why? Sort of regressing marketing i think.
Want to make it better - give it a stick shift and improve reliability ( less plastic engine parts, better seals, better cooling ).
Want to make it cheaper in production and more expensive for a customer - do.. oh, wait, you already did it.
Thanks for sharing. I liked the new design and updates.
Its ugly ! R56 is the king
Looks are subjective. I'm not a mini fan, but I'd go with this model.
Great girl's car.
why? I see lot of men driving Mini coopers
Ok...
Me too!